Consumer received a recall notice on the passanger side seat belt. Dealer contacted twice, left the truck for several days. It was not repaired because the part was not available.
2001 Ford Ranger seat belts complaints
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Passenger-side seat belt becomes un-buckled at random times. The buckle initially engages and seems to perform correctly, but at any moment it may disengage from the latch. I reported this problem to five star ford on 7/24/01. They "tested" the belt latch and reported it was ok. Their "test" is defective. The belt continues to become unlatched at random times. I returned to five star ford on 8/21/01 and complained lots and demanded a replacement latch. They informed me of the recall, and told me they are ordering a replacement. I can't believe they didn't replace the latch when I first reported the problem in july! Their "test" does not detect the random-behavior failures that occur with this seat belt. This should be a total recall and replacement, whether their "test" dictates it or not! It is over 2 weeks later, and still no replacement part for me, and seat belt is still unbuckling.*ak rq04011.*pco owner gives perm. To release info.
01 v 227 001/trw seat belt buckles: driver's seat belt failure before a month after receiving a recall notice. Dealer, world fords, timber pine, fl; phone# 954/443-7000 was unable to make repairs because of no parts available, and still unavilable. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Driver's seat belt buckle does not lock into latch mechanism. Please give any further details.
Driver 's seat belt does not latch into locking mechanism.
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